The 1934 Cupa României Final was the first final of
Romania
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's most prestigious
football
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cup competition. It was disputed between
Ripensia Timișoara and
Universitatea Cluj, and was initially played on 8 September 1934 in
Timișoara
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.
After losing 3-2,
Universitatea Cluj contested the decision to stage the game in the opponent's hometown, and insisted the final to be replayed on a neutral venue. The objection was accepted, and a replay took place on 30 September 1934 in
Bucharest
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. Ripensia won again, this time by a five goals margin, and became the first winners of the
Romanian Cup
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.
Both teams played in 1–2–3–5 formula, 1 GK, 2 DF, 3 MF and 5 FW.
The first game played at
Timișoara
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on 8 September 1934 was contested by
Universitatea Cluj requiring the match to be played at a neutral stadium.
The second game replayed at
Bucharest
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on 30 September 1934, was won categorically by
Ripensia Timișoara by five goals to nil.
This final remains in history for the circumstances of being played twice, both wins for the
Timișoara
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team.
Match details
Replay
See also
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List of Cupa României finals
References
External links
romaniansoccer.ro
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Cupa
FC Universitatea Cluj matches
Sport in Timișoara
Cupa României finals
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September 1934 sports events in Europe